Overview
What is eczema?
What are the main signs and symptoms of eczema?
How is eczema diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for eczema?
Have any supplements been studied for eczema?
How could diet affect eczema?
Are there any other treatments for eczema?
What causes eczema?
Examine Database: Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
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Probiotics for allergic disease symptoms in children
In this meta-analysis of mostly randomized controlled trials in 4,560 children diagnosed with common allergic diseases, probiotics reduced the risk of allergic disease symptoms by 22% compared to a placebo.
Does eating more organic food reduce the risk of allergy-related conditions?
Can probiotics reduce food allergies in children?
Do topically applied probiotics affect eczema severity?
Supplemental vitamin D reduces eczema severity
Frequently asked questions
How does the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index work?
What is the evidence for using supplements for eczema?
Can certain foods make eczema worse?
What are some of the best ways to manage itching in eczema?
What role does genetics play in eczema?
References
Examine Database References
- Skin Quality - Callaway J, Schwab U, Harvima I, Halonen P, Mykkänen O, Hyvönen P, Järvinen TEfficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitisJ Dermatolog Treat.(2005 Apr)
- Eczema Symptoms - Lee J, Jung E, Koh J, Kim YS, Park DEffect of rosmarinic acid on atopic dermatitisJ Dermatol.(2008 Dec)
- Eczema Symptoms - Farahani AM, Aryanian Z, Memariani Z, Mozaffarpur SA, Shirafkan HA Comparison of the Effect of Topical Preparation of L. and Hydrocortisone on Hand Eczema: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.J Altern Complement Med.(2021-Apr)
- Eczema Symptoms - Bamford JT, Ray S, Musekiwa A, van Gool C, Humphreys R, Ernst EOral evening primrose oil and borage oil for eczema.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2013-Apr-30)
- Eczema Symptoms - Tan-Lim CSC, Esteban-Ipac NARSystematic review and meta-analysis on probiotics as treatment for food allergies among pediatric patients: A 2024 update.Pediatr Allergy Immunol.(2025 Jan 13)
- Skin Dryness - Verallo-Rowell VM, Dillague KM, Syah-Tjundawan BSNovel antibacterial and emollient effects of coconut and virgin olive oils in adult atopic dermatitisDermatitis.(2008 Nov-Dec)
- Wound Healing - Gebicki J, Sysa-Jedrzejowska A, Adamus J, Woźniacka A, Rybak M, Zielonka J1-Methylnicotinamide: a potent anti-inflammatory agent of vitamin originPol J Pharmacol.(2003 Jan-Feb)